3-day itinerary
The Perfect 3 Days in New York
A balanced 3-day plan for New York, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
9/11 Memorial & Museum
A deeply moving tribute honoring the victims of September 11 through immersive history and remembrance.
Afternoon
One World Trade Center
Stand atop America's tallest tower for breathtaking 360° views over New York City's iconic skyline.
Evening
Statue of Liberty
France's gift to America, this copper giant has welcomed dreamers to New York Harbor since 1886.
Where to eat: Battery Gardens — A well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Sights & Experiences
Morning
Times Square
Blazing neon, giant screens, and electric crowds make Times Square the ultimate New York City spectacle.
Afternoon
Studio 54
Once the world's most famous disco, now a stunning Broadway theater dripping with iconic history.
Evening
Grand Central Terminal
A breathtaking Beaux-Arts masterpiece where soaring ceilings and celestial ceilings dazzle millions of travelers daily.
Where to eat: Taco Bell — Tex-mex — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
United Nations Headquarters
Walk the halls where world leaders shape history and diplomacy unfolds on an international stage.
Afternoon
The Dakota
Iconic Gothic apartment building where John Lennon lived and tragically died, steeped in New York history.
Evening
Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral masterpiece houses a world-class modern art collection in Manhattan.
Where to eat: Four Seasons — New American — a well-loved local spot.
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Build my New York itinerary →Built from New York's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.